I could have posted under an existing thread but this is MORE than just a thank you.

I recently joined another forum (I won't say which one) and I didn't last more than a week. Lousy moderator full of himself who thinks it is his "blog" rather than a true forum, which I believe is a venue where we can exchange ideas, share information, files, and learn from another.

So the forum I quit after just one week... I would rate as a 1 Star forum, compared to this one... which I would rate as a 5 Star Forum. We may even be the BEST forum there is thanks to Joe Waters, all of the volunteer Moderators and Administrators and the active members who contribute much knowledge and information.

While there may be a few "high maintenance" members at any given moment, the spirit of this group is one of cooperation, sharing and a positive attitude. So I just wanted to say I am thankful that I found this place a few years ago and can be part of a positive online community that shares a common interest in music and in the machines that we use to MAKE our music.

We all agree totally with what you say, however it is nice just to say so once in a while, so thank "you" for saying it. I have been a member for quite a while now, and when you think back at the things we have learnt it is amazing. Quite often I think I know how to do something on the KB and when someone asks a question it is quickly apparent that my thoughts were totally wrong.That good working knowledge is a great benefit when playing (or learning to play in my case).

It also surprising how our playing has changed over time. I'm 70+ and I'm attempting to play EDM most of the time, regardless of the name of the tune I'm playing. Your enthusiasm is contagious.

To be honest I could only recommend 1 other forum, I know that it is not one one you refer to as it is run by a female who is also very active on this forum.To all the active members that help to make the forum so good --- well done and keep it up. You may not get any medals but you all know you are going the extra mile.

I see you are like me... willing to keep learning. That is admirable to say the least. I'm pushing 70 this year myself. So... who says an old dog can't learn new tricks? We can keep learning new things as long as we care to learn new things. Sometimes we can take things for granted. My experience noted above gave me a new appreciation for this Forum and just how good it really is.

I agree with everything everyone has said this is the best forum out there and thanks to all the hard work people are putting in to this forum and I'm hoping someday I can contribute to this great forum. Cal

Contributing to a forum can be as easy as asking a question, because the questions you ask-- and the answers you receive-- can help others who have the same or similar questions. So don't think that if all you're doing is asking for help then you aren't contributing, because you are!

I have to agree with all the above. I joined this forum many years ago and it was one of the very first where you could meet people with the same interests as you and discus how to get the best from these great keyboards. Great place to be.

Back in April 2011, I stumbled on to this forum having just purchased 910. Joe was extremely HELPFULL. later other MEMBERS have saved me LOT OF TIME and MONEY by giving FREE KINDLY advise to fix some of the problem on my 910...I personally give this forum 6 STARS. THANK YOU ALL.